United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

United Utilities Group PLC (OTCMKTS:UUGRY) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on UUGRY shares. Zacks Research raised shares of United Utilities Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 22nd. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note on Friday, August 29th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Barclays raised shares of United Utilities Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 20th.

United Utilities Group Stock Down 0.8%

United Utilities Group stock opened at $31.63 on Thursday. United Utilities Group has a one year low of $22.73 and a one year high of $32.73. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $31.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $30.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.16, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.91.

About United Utilities Group

United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities; and provision of consulting, and project management services. The company operates 43,000 kilometers of water pipes; and 79,000 kilometers of wastewater pipes.